/* ═══════════════════════════ RESET & TOKENS ═══════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --deep:      #061a0e;
  --forest:    #0a2e16;
  --emerald:   #0f4423;
  --jade:      #1a6b38;
  --mint:      #2d9b57;
  --gold:      #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:   #e8c96a;
  --gold-dim:  rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  --gold-glow: rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --ivory:     #faf7f0;
  --glass:     rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  --glass-b:   rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --text-dim:  rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  --text-sub:  #5a7a62;
  --shadow-lg: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --r-xl:      24px;
  --r-lg:      18px;
  --r-md:      12px;
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body, p, li, span, a {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════ GLOBAL UTILITIES ═══════════════════════════ */

.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,168,75,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: opacity .3s; mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.sr { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(48px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.sr.sr-left  { transform: translateX(-56px); }
.sr.sr-right { transform: translateX(56px); }
.sr.sr-scale { transform: scale(.92); }
.sr.in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
.sr.d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.sr.d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.sr.d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.sr.d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
.sr.d5 { transition-delay: .5s; }

.sec-sup {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sec-sup::before, .sec-sup::after {
  content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sec-title-dark {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,48px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.sec-title-light {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,52px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px; margin: 18px 0;
}
.ornament .line {
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
.ornament .line.r { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.ornament .gem { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; }

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200%; color: var(--forest) !important;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 36px; border-radius: 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); transform: translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background-position: right; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow); color: var(--forest) !important; }
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }

.btn-glass {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: var(--glass-b); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 36px; border-radius: 60px;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: var(--gold-glow);
  transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--forest) !important;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 34px; border-radius: 60px;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease-spring);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--forest) !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   1. HERO SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}

.hero-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(15,68,35,.85) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 30%, rgba(26,107,56,.4) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(200,168,75,.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-stars {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.star {
  position: absolute; background: var(--gold-lt); border-radius: 50%;
  animation: twinkle var(--dur, 3s) var(--del, 0s) ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes twinkle {
  0%,100% { opacity: .08; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: .045;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: patternDrift 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes patternDrift { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 100px 100px; } }

.orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbFloat var(--dur, 8s) var(--del, 0s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(15px) scale(1.08); }
}
.orb-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: rgba(15,68,35,.6); top: -150px; left: -100px; --dur: 9s; }
.orb-2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: rgba(200,168,75,.06); top: 40%; right: -80px; --dur: 7s; --del: 2s; }
.orb-3 { width: 250px; height: 250px; background: rgba(26,107,56,.35); bottom: -80px; left: 30%; --dur: 11s; --del: 4s; }

.hero-content-col {
  position: relative; z-index: 4; padding: 80px 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .hero-content-col { padding: 60px 24px; } }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .7s .2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow .pip {
  width: 32px; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-lt));
}
.hero-eyebrow .pip.r { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-lt), transparent); }

.hero-heading {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(38px,5.5vw,72px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-heading .accent {
  font-style: italic; color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-desc * { color: var(--text-dim) !important; background: transparent !important; font-size: 15px !important; line-height: 1.9 !important; }

.hero-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .5px;
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 60px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.hero-pill:hover { background: rgba(200,168,75,.12); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-lt); }
.hero-pill .dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

.hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp .8s .8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-img-col {
  position: relative; z-index: 4;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  opacity: 0; animation: slideInRight .9s .3s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.tilt-wrap {
  perspective: 1000px;
  width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
}

.hero-ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}
.hero-ring-1 { width: 560px; height: 560px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation: ringPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-ring-2 { width: 440px; height: 440px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(45deg); animation: ringPulse 6s 2s ease-in-out infinite; border-style: dashed; }
@keyframes ringPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .3; } 50% { opacity: .8; } }

.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: box-shadow .4s;
  background: var(--emerald);
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(6,26,14,.8) 100%);
}
.hero-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.15) 0%, transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 100%);
}

.hero-img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.hero-card:hover .hero-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

@keyframes borderShimmer {
  0%   { border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(200,168,75,.1); }
  50%  { border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.55); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 60px rgba(200,168,75,.25); }
  100% { border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(200,168,75,.1); }
}
.hero-card { animation: borderShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite; }

.hero-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  color: var(--forest); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--gold-glow);
}

.hero-counter {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(6,26,14,.75); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.28);
  border-radius: 60px; padding: 6px 18px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-lt); letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.hero-slide-title {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 4;
  padding: 28px 22px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6,26,14,.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-slide-title span {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: .3px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 1; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}

.h-corner { position: absolute; width: 44px; height: 44px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10; }
.h-corner-tl { top: -6px; left: -6px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 6px 0 0 0; }
.h-corner-tr { top: -6px; right: -6px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-radius: 0 6px 0 0; }
.h-corner-bl { bottom: -6px; left: -6px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-radius: 0 0 0 6px; }
.h-corner-br { bottom: -6px; right: -6px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); border-right: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 0 6px 0; }

.h-dot { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.h-dot-1 { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); top: 20%; left: -24px; opacity: .6; animation: dotBob 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.h-dot-2 { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold-lt); top: 60%; left: -18px; opacity: .4; animation: dotBob 4.2s 1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.h-dot-3 { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--gold); bottom: 22%; right: -22px; opacity: .55; animation: dotBob 3.8s 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes dotBob { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }

.h-img-carousel .owl-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 58px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 6; display: flex !important; gap: 5px; align-items: center;
}
.h-img-carousel .owl-dot span {
  width: 16px !important; height: 2.5px !important; border-radius: 2px !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3) !important; transition: all .35s !important; margin: 0 !important;
}
.h-img-carousel .owl-dot.active span { width: 28px !important; background: var(--gold-lt) !important; }
.h-img-carousel .owl-nav { display: none !important; }

.hero-gold-bar {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 300%; animation: barMove 3.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes barMove { from { background-position: -100%; } to { background-position: 200%; } }

.hero .main-slider-carousel > .owl-nav button {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.3) !important;
  color: var(--gold-lt) !important; font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: all .25s; z-index: 20;
}
.hero .main-slider-carousel > .owl-nav button:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--forest) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow); }
.hero .main-slider-carousel > .owl-prev { left: 18px; }
.hero .main-slider-carousel > .owl-next { right: 18px; }
.hero .main-slider-carousel > .owl-dots { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-img-col { display: none; }
  .hero-content-col { padding: 100px 24px 60px; }
}



 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2. ABOUT SECTION — Split glass card + 3D image frame
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  */

.about-section {
  padding: 120px 0; background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(200,168,75,.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 80%,  rgba(15,68,35,.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* Text side */
.about-text {
  position: relative; padding-left: 32px;
}
.about-text::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8%; bottom: 8%;
  width: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
}
.about-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px,3.5vw,46px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 0 0 22px; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.about-text p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-sub); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.about-text p * { color: var(--text-sub) !important; }

/* Image frame — 3D perspective card */
.about-img-wrap {
  perspective: 1000px;
}
.about-img-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .6s;
}
.about-img-card:hover {
  transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg) translateZ(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.3);
}
.about-img-card img { width: 100%; display: block; transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.about-img-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.about-img-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.12) 0%, transparent 40%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Play button */
.play-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); z-index: 4;
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-lt); font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.15);
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--gold-glow);
}
.play-btn::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  animation: playPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes playPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; } }

/* Floating stat cards */
.about-stat {
  position: absolute; z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  animation: statFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.about-stat .num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); line-height: 1;
}
.about-stat .lbl { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-sub); margin-top: 2px; }
.about-stat-1 { bottom: -18px; left: -18px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.about-stat-2 { top: -18px; right: -18px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
@keyframes statFloat { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-text { padding-left: 20px; }
  .about-stat { display: none; }
}


 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3. PRODUCT / SERVICE SECTIONS — 3D cards, alternating layout
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.service-section {
  padding: 110px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-section:nth-child(odd)  { background: #f7f4ed; }
.service-section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ivory); }

/* Decorative circle bg */
.service-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  bottom: -120px; right: -120px; pointer-events: none;
}
.service-section:nth-child(odd)::before { right: auto; left: -120px; }

/* Image carousel wrapper */
.svc-img-wrap { position: relative; }

.svc-num-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Image card 3D */
.svc-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .45s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 72px rgba(0,0,0,.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.28);
}
.svc-card img { width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.svc-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(6,26,14,.4) 100%);
}

/* Carousel arrows — inside image */
.svc-img-wrap .owl-nav {
  position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important;
  left: 0 !important; right: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important;
  pointer-events: none !important; z-index: 10 !important;
  margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 12px !important;
}
.svc-img-wrap .owl-nav button {
  pointer-events: all !important;
  width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important; border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(6,26,14,.7) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.4) !important;
  color: var(--gold-lt) !important; font-size: 16px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;
  transition: all .25s !important; margin: 0 !important;
}
.svc-img-wrap .owl-nav button:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--forest) !important; }
.svc-img-wrap .owl-dots {
  display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
}
.svc-img-wrap .owl-dot span {
  width: 20px !important; height: 2.5px !important; border-radius: 2px !important;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.25) !important; display: block;
  transition: all .3s !important; margin: 0 !important;
}
.svc-img-wrap .owl-dot.active span { background: var(--gold) !important; width: 36px !important; }

/* Text side */
.svc-text-wrap {
  position: relative; padding: 10px 10px 10px 30px;
}
.svc-text-wrap::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10%; bottom: 10%;
  width: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
}
.svc-text-wrap.flip { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 30px; }
.svc-text-wrap.flip::before { left: auto; right: 0; }
.svc-text-wrap h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest); line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.svc-text-wrap p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-sub); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.svc-text-wrap p * { color: var(--text-sub) !important; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .svc-text-wrap, .svc-text-wrap.flip { padding: 0; }
  .svc-text-wrap::before, .svc-text-wrap.flip::before { display: none; }
  .svc-card img { height: 280px; }
}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   4. WHY CHOOSE US — Premium dark emerald grid
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.why-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--forest);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='46' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-opacity='.04' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.why-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Grid of cards */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 52px 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.07);
  transition: background .4s, border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}
.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.06);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  z-index: 2;
}
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Gold line accent — top */
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Number watermark */
.why-num {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 28px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 90px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.06); pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  transition: color .4s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-num { color: rgba(200,168,75,.12); }

/* Icon ring */
.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.06);
  transition: border-color .35s, background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(200,168,75,.2);
}
.why-icon-wrap .wi {
  font-size: 26px; line-height: 1;
}

/* Gold dot */
.why-dot {
  position: absolute; bottom: -4px; right: -4px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* Text */
.why-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 14px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.why-card:hover h4 { color: var(--gold-lt); }

.why-card p {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: 1.9; margin: 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-card p * { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important; background: transparent !important; }

/* Divider lines between cards */
.why-grid-divider-h {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,168,75,.1), transparent);
}

/* Icons list for each card */
.why-icons-row {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 60px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .why-num { font-size: 60px; }
}


 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   5. ASK SCHOLAR — Q&A SECTION (Premium redesign)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  */

.qa-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

.qa-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='36' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-opacity='.04' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.qa-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 90% 90%, rgba(15,68,35,.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.qa-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: rgba(15,68,35,.55);
  bottom: -100px; right: -80px; z-index: 0;
}
.qa-orb-2 {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px); pointer-events: none;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.04);
  top: -60px; left: -60px; z-index: 0;
}

/* Cards grid */
.qa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Single Q&A card */
.qa-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 38px 36px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s, background .4s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
}

/* Gradient shimmer overlay */
.qa-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
}

/* Top gold line reveal */
.qa-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.qa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.065);
}
.qa-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.qa-card:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Large watermark number */
.qa-num {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 22px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 100px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.045); pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  transition: color .4s; z-index: 0;
}
.qa-card:hover .qa-num { color: rgba(200,168,75,.1); }

/* ── Question block ── */
.qa-q { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.qa-q-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.qa-q-label .ql-pip {
  width: 20px; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.qa-q h5 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.7vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0; letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

/* ── Gold ornament divider ── */
.qa-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.qa-divider .dline {
  flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,168,75,.22), transparent);
}
.qa-divider .dline.r {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,168,75,.22));
}
.qa-divider .dgem {
  font-size: 9px; color: rgba(200,168,75,.4); letter-spacing: 3px;
}

/* ── Answer block ── */
.qa-a { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }

.qa-a-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.qa-a-label::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 14px; height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.qa-a-inner {
  padding-left: 18px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  transition: border-color .35s;
}
.qa-card:hover .qa-a-inner { border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.45); }

.qa-a p {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  line-height: 1.88; margin: 0;
}

/* ── Meta row ── */
.qa-meta {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  transition: border-color .35s;
}
.qa-card:hover .qa-meta { border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.18); }

.qa-date {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.qa-date::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.35);
}

.qa-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.16);
  border-radius: 60px; padding: 5px 16px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.qa-badge .badge-icon { font-size: 11px; }
.qa-card:hover .qa-badge {
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.14);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.38);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,168,75,.12);
}

/* ── CTA row ── */
.qa-cta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ── Empty state ── */
.qa-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .qa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .qa-card { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
  .qa-num  { font-size: 64px; }
}


 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   6. BLOG SECTION — Premium cards with depth
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  */

.blog-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--forest);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80'%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='36' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-opacity='.045' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.blog-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.blog-section .sec-title-light { text-align: center; }

/* Blog card */
.blog-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.3);
}

.blog-thumb { position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 230px; }
.blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.blog-thumb::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10,46,22,.7) 100%);
}

.blog-date-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(6,26,14,.8); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 10px 16px; text-align: center;
}
.blog-date-badge .day   { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-lt); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.blog-date-badge .month { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-top: 3px; }

.blog-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  color: var(--forest); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 60px;
}

.blog-body { padding: 28px; }
.blog-body h5 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 12px; transition: color .25s;
}
.blog-body h5:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.blog-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold) !important; text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap .25s, color .25s;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--gold-lt) !important; gap: 12px; }

/* Blog carousel */
.blog-section .owl-nav button {
  width: 46px !important; height: 46px !important; border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2) !important;
  color: var(--gold-lt) !important; font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: all .25s !important;
}
.blog-section .owl-nav button:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--forest) !important; }
.blog-section .owl-dots { margin-top: 32px !important; text-align: center; }
.blog-section .owl-dot span {
  width: 26px !important; height: 2.5px !important; border-radius: 2px !important;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.2) !important; margin: 0 4px !important; transition: all .3s !important;
}
.blog-section .owl-dot.active span { background: var(--gold) !important; width: 44px !important; }

 /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   7. SERVICE AREA — Cinematic parallax + glass stats
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════  */

.delivery-section {
  position: relative; padding: 140px 0; overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.delivery-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: -60px; z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(.28) saturate(.75);
  will-change: transform;
}
.delivery-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,26,14,.92) 0%, rgba(15,68,35,.7) 50%, rgba(6,26,14,.92) 100%);
}

/* Concentric ring animation */
.dring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1); pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  top: 50%; right: 8%;
}
.dring-1 { width: 560px; height: 560px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.dring-2 { width: 420px; height: 420px; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(30deg); animation: dringRot 25s linear infinite; }
.dring-3 { width: 280px; height: 280px; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(15deg); animation: dringRot 18s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes dringRot { from { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

/* Content */
.delivery-inner { position: relative; z-index: 5; }
.delivery-pretag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.delivery-pretag::before { content: ''; width: 36px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); }

.delivery-inner h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,52px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 28px; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.delivery-inner p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.9; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.delivery-inner p * { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65) !important; }

/* Stats row */
.d-stats { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 44px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.d-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 22px 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.d-stat:first-child { border-radius: var(--r-md) 0 0 var(--r-md); }
.d-stat:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0; }
.d-stat:hover { background: rgba(200,168,75,.1); border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.3); }
.d-stat .num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-lt); line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.d-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  display: block; margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ═══════════ ISLAMIC PREMIUM BACK TO TOP ═══════════ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 25px;
    bottom: 25px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Show button */
.back-to-top.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Circle progress */
.back-to-top svg {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.back-to-top circle {
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 4;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}

/* Background circle */
.back-to-top .bg {
    stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* Progress circle */
.back-to-top .progress {
    stroke: #c8a84b; /* GOLD */
    stroke-dasharray: 188;
    stroke-dashoffset: 188;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.2s linear;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(200,168,75,0.6));
}

/* Center button */
.back-to-top .inner {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f4423, #1a6b38);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #c8a84b;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.back-to-top:hover .inner {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(200,168,75,0.4);
}

/* Arrow animation */
.back-to-top:hover i {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Glow pulse */
.back-to-top::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200,168,75,0.2);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    70% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

                    /* ///////////////  KIDS SECTION ////////////// */

/* ══ Kids Section ══ */
.kids-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f0f 0%, #0e2e18 50%, #0a1a0f 100%);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.kids-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(184,142,48,.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(184,142,48,.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kids-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .04;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1.5' fill='%23c9a84c'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='0' r='1.5' fill='%23c9a84c'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='60' r='1.5' fill='%23c9a84c'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='60' cy='60' r='1.5' fill='%23c9a84c'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kids-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.kids-orb-1 { top: -80px; left: -80px; width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,82,42,.5), transparent 70%); }
.kids-orb-2 { bottom: -60px; right: -60px; width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,142,48,.12), transparent 70%); }

.kids-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.kids-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 26px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s, border-color .35s, background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.kids-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.55);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.07);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.kids-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #c9a84c, transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
}
.kids-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.kids-card-num {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 44px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,.08); line-height: 1;
}
.kids-icon-wrap {
  width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.15), rgba(201,168,76,.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px; position: relative;
}
.kids-icon-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,168,76,.2);
  animation: kids-spin 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes kids-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.ki { font-size: 28px; line-height: 1; }
.kids-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #f5e7c1; margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.kids-card p {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1;
}
.kids-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.kids-tag {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c9a84c; background: rgba(201,168,76,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2); border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px;
}

/* Watch Now Button */
.btn-watch-now {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 0; border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,.5) !important;
  background: transparent !important; color: #c8a84b !important;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.btn-watch-now svg { transition: transform .3s; }
.btn-watch-now:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8a84b, #e8c96a);
  color: #ffff; border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(200,168,75,.4);
}
.btn-watch-now:hover svg { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* ══ Video Modal ══ */
.kids-vid-modal {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.88);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px;
}
.kids-vid-modal.open { display: flex; }
.kids-vid-box {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 820px;
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,.2);
}
.kids-vid-box iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; display: block; border: none; }
.kids-vid-close {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 14px; z-index: 10;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.kids-vid-close:hover { background: rgba(200,168,75,.6); }
.kids-vid-title {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.8), transparent);
  color: #f5e7c1; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
}





                        /* //////////// ////   KIDS END ///////////////// */


:root {
  --deep:      #061a0e;
  --forest:    #0a2e16;
  --emerald:   #0f4423;
  --jade:      #1a6b38;
  --gold:      #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:   #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow: rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --ivory:     #faf7f0;
  --text-sub:  #5a7a62;
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --r-xl: 24px; --r-md: 12px; --r-pill: 9999px;
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body, p, span, a, input, button, label {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   FULL PAGE WRAPPER
════════════════════════════════════ */
.login-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

/* Animated Islamic geometry bg */
.lp-geo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: .05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140' viewBox='0 0 140 140'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.7' d='M70 7L86 52H133L95 78L109 124L70 99L31 124L45 78L7 52H54Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='70' r='62' fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.5'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='70' r='40' fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: geoDrift 55s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes geoDrift { from{background-position:0 0} to{background-position:140px 140px} }

/* Radial glow orbs */
.lp-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: orbBreathe var(--dur,9s) var(--del,0s) ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbBreathe { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.6} 50%{transform:scale(1.2);opacity:1} }
.lp-orb-1 { width:600px;height:600px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(15,68,35,.85),transparent 70%); top:-220px;left:-180px; --dur:9s; }
.lp-orb-2 { width:400px;height:400px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,168,75,.07),transparent 70%); bottom:-120px;right:-100px; --dur:11s;--del:3s; }
.lp-orb-3 { width:280px;height:280px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(26,107,56,.3),transparent 70%); top:40%;left:40%; --dur:13s;--del:5s; }

/* Arabic watermark */
.lp-watermark {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  font-size: 380px; line-height: 1; z-index: 0;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.03); pointer-events: none;
  font-family: serif; white-space: nowrap; user-select: none;
}

/* Gold shimmer bar — top */
.lp-bar-top {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size: 300%; animation: barShim 3s linear infinite;
}
/* Gold shimmer bar — bottom */
.lp-bar-bot {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size: 300%; animation: barShim 3s .5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes barShim { from{background-position:-100%} to{background-position:200%} }

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   LOGIN CARD
════════════════════════════════════ */
.login-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  width: 100%; max-width: 460px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 52px 48px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  animation: cardIn .9s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes cardIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

/* Gold top accent line on card */
.login-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size: 200%; animation: barShim 3s linear infinite;
}

/* Subtle Arabic text watermark inside card */
.login-card::after {
  content: 'بسم الله';
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; right: -6px;
  font-size: 90px; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.05); pointer-events: none;
  font-family: serif; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Logo / Brand ── */
.lc-brand {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Logo image */
.lc-logo-wrap { margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.lc-logo-img {
  max-height: 72px; max-width: 220px;
  width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(200,168,75,.35));
  animation: logoGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Text fallback logo */
.lc-logo-text {
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.lc-logo-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  font-size: 26px; color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  animation: logoGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.lc-logo-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.lc-logo-name span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

@keyframes logoGlow {
  0%,100%{filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(200,168,75,.35))}
  50%    {filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(200,168,75,.65))}
}
.lc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.lc-eyebrow::before, .lc-eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lc-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lc-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.lc-sub {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-weight: 400;
}

/* ── Ornament ── */
.lc-orn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0 30px;
}
.lc-orn .ol { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(200,168,75,.4)); }
.lc-orn .or { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(200,168,75,.4),transparent); }
.lc-orn .og { color: var(--gold); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; opacity: .7; }

/* ── Alert ── */
.lc-alert-err {
  background: rgba(192,57,43,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,.3);
  border-left: 3px solid #e74c3c;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 13px; color: #f5a9a9; font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.lc-alert-err::before { content: '✕'; font-size: 11px; }

.lc-alert-ok {
  background: rgba(15,68,35,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold-lt); font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.lc-alert-ok::before { content: '✦'; font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Form fields ── */
.lf-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative;
}
.lf-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.7); margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.lf-group:focus-within label { color: var(--gold-lt); }

.lf-input-wrap { position: relative; }

.lf-group input[type="email"],
.lf-group input[type="password"],
.lf-group input[type="text"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 46px 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.lf-group input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); font-size: 13.5px;
}
.lf-group input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(200,168,75,.1), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Field icon */
.lf-icon {
  position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(200,168,75,.35); pointer-events: none;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.lf-group:focus-within .lf-icon { color: rgba(200,168,75,.7); }

/* Password toggle */
.pw-toggle {
  position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.4); font-size: 15px;
  transition: color .25s;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.pw-toggle:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

/* ── Remember + Forgot row ── */
.lf-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 6px 0 24px;
}
.lf-remember {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; cursor: pointer;
}
.lf-remember input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; accent-color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0;
}
.lf-remember span {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight: 500;
}
.lf-forgot {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.lf-forgot:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

/* ── Submit button ── */
.btn-login {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  width: 100%; padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200%;
  color: var(--forest) !important;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.btn-login::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform: translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-login:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background-position: right;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow);
}
.btn-login:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }
.btn-login .arr { transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.btn-login:hover .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ── Divider ── */
.lc-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin: 26px 0 22px;
}
.lc-divider::before, .lc-divider::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.12);
}
.lc-divider span {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

/* ── Register link ── */
.lc-register {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-weight: 400;
}
.lc-register a {
  color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.lc-register a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .login-card { padding: 40px 24px 36px; }
  .lc-title { font-size: 28px; }
}


    /* //////////////////// REGISTRATION CSS /////////////////////// */



    /* ═══════════════════════ TOKENS (mirrors site theme) ═══════════════════════ */
:root {
  --deep:        #061a0e;
  --forest:      #0a2e16;
  --emerald:     #0f4423;
  --jade:        #1a6b38;
  --gold:        #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow:   rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --gold-dim:    rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --text-dim:    rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --glass:       rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  --glass-b:     rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --r-xl:        24px;
  --r-lg:        16px;
  --r-md:        10px;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ PAGE WRAPPER ═══════════════════════ */
.reg-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Animated mesh background ── */
.reg-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 0% 50%,  rgba(15,68,35,.9)  0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 55% at 100% 20%, rgba(26,107,56,.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 45% at 60% 100%, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* ── Floating orbs ── */
.reg-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbDrift var(--dur,10s) var(--del,0s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(20px,-30px) scale(1.06); }
}
.reg-orb-1 { width:500px;height:500px; background:rgba(15,68,35,.55);  top:-150px; left:-120px; --dur:11s; }
.reg-orb-2 { width:300px;height:300px; background:rgba(200,168,75,.05); bottom:-80px; right:5%;  --dur:8s;  --del:3s; }
.reg-orb-3 { width:220px;height:220px; background:rgba(26,107,56,.3);   top:40%;    right:-60px;--dur:13s; --del:1s; }

/* ── Islamic geometric pattern ── */
.reg-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: .035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: patDrift 45s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes patDrift { from{background-position:0 0;} to{background-position:100px 100px;} }

/* ── Animated gold shimmer bar (top) ── */
.reg-gold-bar {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 300%;
  animation: barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes barMove { from{background-position:-100%;} to{background-position:200%;} }

/* ═══════════════════════ LEFT PANEL (decorative) ═══════════════════════ */
.reg-left {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.reg-left-brand {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.reg-left-brand img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.reg-left-brand .brand-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.reg-left-sup {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.reg-left-sup::before {
  content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}

.reg-left h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.reg-left h1 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.reg-left-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

/* Feature list */
.reg-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.reg-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.reg-feature-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.reg-feature:hover .reg-feature-icon {
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(200,168,75,.2);
}
.reg-feature-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* Decorative ring behind left content */
.reg-left-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reg-left-ring-1 { width:500px;height:500px; bottom:-120px; right:-60px; animation: rp 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.reg-left-ring-2 { width:360px;height:360px; bottom:-70px; right:-10px; border-style:dashed; animation: rp 7s 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes rp { 0%,100%{opacity:.25;} 50%{opacity:.7;} }

/* ═══════════════════════ RIGHT PANEL (form) ═══════════════════════ */
.reg-right {
  width: 480px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Glass form card */
.reg-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 44px 40px 40px;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: cardReveal .7s .2s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes cardReveal {
  from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(32px) scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Shimmering top border */
.reg-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 300%;
  animation: barMove 3.5s linear infinite;
}

/* Corner lights */
.reg-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.1) 0%, transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(200,168,75,.05) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card heading */
.reg-card-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.reg-card-sup {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.reg-card-sup::before,
.reg-card-sup::after {
  content: ''; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink:0;
}
.reg-card-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}
.reg-card-head p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Ornament */
.reg-ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.reg-ornament .ol { width: 44px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold)); }
.reg-ornament .ol.r { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.reg-ornament .og { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; }

/* ── FORM FIELDS ── */
.reg-field {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  animation: fieldIn .5s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.reg-field:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .3s; }
.reg-field:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.reg-field:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .5s; }
.reg-field:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .6s; }
@keyframes fieldIn {
  from { opacity:0; transform: translateX(18px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.reg-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.75);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* Input wrapper */
.reg-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.reg-input-wrap .field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.5);
  font-size: 13px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color .25s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.reg-field input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  padding: 13px 44px 13px 44px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.reg-field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.reg-field input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,168,75,.12), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.reg-field input:focus ~ .field-icon,
.reg-input-wrap:focus-within .field-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* autofill style override */
.reg-field input:-webkit-autofill,
.reg-field input:-webkit-autofill:focus {
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0 100px #0d3d1c inset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--white);
  caret-color: var(--white);
}

/* Password toggle */
.pass-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: color .2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pass-toggle:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Validation error styling */
.reg-field .field-error {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #f87171;
  margin-top: 5px;
  padding-left: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ── SUBMIT BUTTON ── */
.reg-submit {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200%;
  color: var(--forest) !important;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 8px;
  animation: fieldIn .5s .7s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.reg-submit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform: translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.reg-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background-position: right center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px var(--gold-glow);
}
.reg-submit:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }
.reg-submit:active { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── LOGIN LINK ── */
.reg-login-link {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  animation: fieldIn .5s .8s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.reg-login-link a {
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.reg-login-link a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Alert errors from Laravel ── */
.reg-alerts {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.reg-alert {
  background: rgba(248,113,113,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,113,113,.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #fca5a5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.reg-alert i { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: #f87171; }

/* ── Password strength bar ── */
.pass-strength {
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pass-strength-bar {
  flex: 1; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: background .3s;
}
.pass-strength-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); min-width: 44px; text-align: right;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.strength-0 .pass-strength-bar                          { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.strength-1 .pass-strength-bar:nth-child(1)             { background: #f87171; }
.strength-2 .pass-strength-bar:nth-child(-n+2)          { background: #fb923c; }
.strength-3 .pass-strength-bar:nth-child(-n+3)          { background: var(--gold); }
.strength-4 .pass-strength-bar:nth-child(-n+4)          { background: #4ade80; }
.strength-1 .pass-strength-label { color: #f87171; }
.strength-2 .pass-strength-label { color: #fb923c; }
.strength-3 .pass-strength-label { color: var(--gold); }
.strength-4 .pass-strength-label { color: #4ade80; }

/* ═══════════════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .reg-left { display: none; }
  .reg-right { width: 100%; padding: 40px 20px; }
  .reg-card { padding: 36px 28px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .reg-card { padding: 28px 20px 26px; }
}



                /* ////////////////////////  ASK SCHOLAR ( QUESTION ) ///////////////////// */


                :root {
  --deep:      #061a0e;
  --forest:    #0a2e16;
  --emerald:   #0f4423;
  --jade:      #1a6b38;
  --gold:      #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:   #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow: rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --ivory:     #faf7f0;
  --text-sub:  #5a7a62;
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --r-xl: 24px; --r-md: 12px; --r-pill: 9999px;
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
body, p, span, a, input, textarea, button, label {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ── Animations ── */
@keyframes barShim   { from{background-position:-100%} to{background-position:200%} }
@keyframes geoDrift  { from{background-position:0 0} to{background-position:140px 140px} }
@keyframes breathe   { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.6} 50%{transform:scale(1.18);opacity:1} }
@keyframes cardIn    { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(44px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes floatBob  { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-9px)} }

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   BANNER
════════════════════════════════════ */
.as-banner {
  position: relative; min-height: 400px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--deep); overflow: hidden;
}
.as-geo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: .055;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140' viewBox='0 0 140 140'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.7' d='M70 7L86 52H133L95 78L109 124L70 99L31 124L45 78L7 52H54Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='70' r='62' fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.5'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='70' cy='70' r='38' fill='none' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: geoDrift 55s linear infinite;
}
.as-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(72px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: breathe var(--d,9s) var(--dl,0s) ease-in-out infinite;
}
.as-orb-1 { width:620px;height:620px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(15,68,35,.85),transparent 70%); top:-220px;left:-170px; --d:9s; }
.as-orb-2 { width:380px;height:380px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,168,75,.07),transparent 70%); bottom:-100px;right:-80px; --d:11s;--dl:3s; }
.as-orb-3 { width:260px;height:260px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(26,107,56,.3),transparent 70%); top:35%;left:45%; --d:13s;--dl:6s; }

.as-bar {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size: 300%; animation: barShim 3s linear infinite;
}
.as-bar-top {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 5;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size: 300%; animation: barShim 3.5s linear infinite;
}

.as-banner-body {
  position: relative; z-index: 3; text-align: center; padding: 0 24px;
}
.as-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.as-eyebrow::before,.as-eyebrow::after { content:''; width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0; }
.as-banner-body h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(46px,7vw,82px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -1.5px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.as-banner-body h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.as-orn { display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin:14px 0 20px; }
.as-orn .ol { width:48px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold)); }
.as-orn .or { width:48px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
.as-orn .og { color:var(--gold);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px; }
.as-breadcrumb {
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.as-breadcrumb a { color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none;transition:color .25s; }
.as-breadcrumb a:hover { color:var(--gold-lt); }
.as-breadcrumb .sep { color:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   MAIN SECTION
════════════════════════════════════ */
.as-section {
  padding: 110px 0 130px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.as-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 0% 50%,rgba(15,68,35,.05) 0%,transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 100% 50%,rgba(200,168,75,.04) 0%,transparent 60%);
}
.as-watermark {
  position:absolute;bottom:10px;right:-10px;
  font-size:180px;line-height:1;
  color:rgba(200,168,75,.04);pointer-events:none;
  font-family:serif;white-space:nowrap;z-index:0;
}

/* ── Scholar info cards (left sidebar) ── */
.scholar-sidebar { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px; }

.scholar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.05);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s;
}
.scholar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.scholar-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:200%; animation:barShim 3s linear infinite;
}

/* Scholar avatar */
.sc-avatar-ring {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(200,168,75,.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest), var(--emerald));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.25), 0 0 0 4px rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  font-size: 32px; animation: floatBob 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sc-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest);
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sc-role {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sc-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-sub); line-height: 1.8;
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Info pills */
.info-pill-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.05);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.info-pill-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:200%; animation:barShim 3.5s linear infinite;
}
.ipc-label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
}
.ipc-list { display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px; }
.ipc-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-sub); font-weight: 500;
}
.ipc-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--r-md); flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ── Form card (right) ── */
.ask-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.05);
  padding: 52px 48px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  animation: cardIn .85s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.ask-form-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:200%; animation:barShim 3s linear infinite;
}
.ask-form-card::after {
  content:'بسم الله';
  position:absolute;bottom:-8px;right:-6px;
  font-size:100px;line-height:1;color:rgba(200,168,75,.04);
  pointer-events:none;font-family:serif;white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Form heading */
.afc-sup {
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:10px;
}
.afc-sup::before,.afc-sup::after { content:'';width:20px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0; }
.afc-title {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  font-weight:700;color:var(--forest);line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.4px;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.afc-sub {
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-sub);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:34px;
}

/* Fields */
.fg { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.fg label {
  display:block;
  font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-sub);margin-bottom:8px;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.fg:focus-within label { color:var(--gold); }
.fg .fi { position:relative; }
.fg input, .fg textarea, .fg select {
  width:100%; padding:14px 44px 14px 18px;
  background:var(--ivory);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  font-size:14px;font-weight:400;color:var(--forest);
  outline:none;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s;
}
.fg input::placeholder, .fg textarea::placeholder { color:rgba(90,122,98,.45);font-size:13.5px; }
.fg input:focus, .fg textarea:focus, .fg select:focus {
  border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,168,75,.1),0 4px 16px rgba(200,168,75,.08);
}
.fg .ficon {
  position:absolute;right:15px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  font-size:15px;color:rgba(200,168,75,.4);pointer-events:none;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.fg:focus-within .ficon { color:rgba(200,168,75,.75); }
.fg textarea { resize:vertical;min-height:150px;padding:14px 18px; }

/* Two column row */
.fg-row { display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px; }
@media(max-width:600px){ .fg-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* Alert */
.afc-alert-ok {
  background:rgba(15,68,35,.08);border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.3);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:14px 20px;margin-bottom:26px;
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--forest);font-weight:500;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.afc-alert-ok::before { content:'✦';color:var(--gold);font-size:12px; }

/* Submit btn */
.btn-ask {
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  width:100%;padding:16px 40px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-lt) 50%,var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size:200%;color:var(--forest)!important;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  border:none;cursor:pointer;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease-spring);margin-top:8px;
}
.btn-ask::before {
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform:translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-ask:hover { transform:translateY(-4px);background-position:right;box-shadow:0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow); }
.btn-ask:hover::before { transform:translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }
.btn-ask .arr { transition:transform .3s var(--ease-spring); }
.btn-ask:hover .arr { transform:translateX(5px); }

/* Scroll reveal */
.sr { opacity:0;transform:translateY(48px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.sl { transform:translateX(-56px)!important; }
.sr2 { transform:translateX(56px)!important; }
.sr.up { opacity:1!important;transform:none!important; }
.d2{transition-delay:.18s;} .d3{transition-delay:.32s;} .d4{transition-delay:.46s;}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:991px){
  .ask-form-card,.scholar-card,.info-pill-card{padding:36px 26px;}
  .as-section{padding:70px 0 90px;}
}
@media(max-width:767px){
  .as-banner{min-height:300px;}
  .as-banner-body h1{font-size:44px;}
}


                /* //////////////  URDU DETAIL FORM CSS ///////////////// */

  
  /* ═══════════════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════════════ */
:root {
  --deep:        #061a0e;
  --forest:      #0a2e16;
  --emerald:     #0f4423;
  --jade:        #1a6b38;
  --gold:        #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow:   rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --gold-dim:    rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  --ivory:       #faf7f0;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --text-main:   #1a2e1f;
  --text-sub:    #4a6b52;
  --text-muted:  #7a9a82;
  --border:      rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  --border-focus:rgba(200,168,75,.6);
  --input-bg:    #ffffff;
  --section-bg:  #f4f9f5;
  --r-xl:        20px;
  --r-lg:        14px;
  --r-md:        10px;
  --r-sm:        6px;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  --shadow-card: 0 24px 64px rgba(10,46,22,.12), 0 4px 16px rgba(10,46,22,.06);
  --shadow-sm:   0 4px 16px rgba(10,46,22,.08);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ PAGE SHELL ═══════════════════════ */
.enroll-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 0 80px;
}

/* Hero banner */
.enroll-hero {
  background: var(--forest);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
}
.enroll-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: .04;
  animation: patDrift 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes patDrift { from{background-position:0 0;} to{background-position:100px 100px;} }

.enroll-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(26,107,56,.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold shimmer line */
.enroll-hero-bar {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 300%;
  animation: barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes barMove { from{background-position:-100%;} to{background-position:200%;} }

.enroll-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.enroll-hero-sup {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.enroll-hero-sup::before,
.enroll-hero-sup::after { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

.enroll-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.enroll-hero h1 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
}
.enroll-hero-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* Breadcrumb pills */
.enroll-steps {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; margin-top: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.enroll-step {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 8px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin: 4px 6px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.enroll-step.done   { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.4); }
.enroll-step.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--forest); }
.enroll-step-num {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.enroll-step.active .enroll-step-num { background: rgba(10,46,22,.25); }
.enroll-step.done .enroll-step-num   { background: rgba(200,168,75,.2); }

/* ═══════════════════════ FORM CARD ═══════════════════════ */
.enroll-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: -28px auto 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.enroll-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: cardUp .6s .1s var(--ease-out) both;
}
@keyframes cardUp {
  from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════ SECTION BLOCKS ═══════════════════════ */
.enroll-section {
  padding: 36px 44px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  position: relative;
}
.enroll-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }

/* Section header */
.enroll-sec-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.enroll-sec-badge {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--forest);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--gold-glow);
}
.enroll-sec-badge.icon { font-size: 18px; }
.enroll-sec-info { flex: 1; }
.enroll-sec-info h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 2px;
  letter-spacing: -.2px;
}
.enroll-sec-info p {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.enroll-sec-line {
  flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), transparent);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ COURSE CARDS ═══════════════════════ */
.course-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px;
}
.course-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease-out);
  background: var(--section-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.course-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10,46,22,.1); }
.course-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.course-card input[type="radio"] { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width:0; height:0; }
.course-card input[type="radio"]:checked ~ .cc-inner { color: var(--forest); }
.course-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.08) 0%, rgba(10,46,22,.04) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}
.course-card:has(input:checked)::after {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 12px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.cc-inner { pointer-events: none; }
.cc-duration {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cc-unit { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cc-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); }
.cc-tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media(max-width:600px){ .course-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ═══════════════════════ OCCUPATION CARDS ═══════════════════════ */
.occ-cards {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px;
}
.occ-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease-out);
  background: var(--section-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.occ-card input[type="radio"] { position: absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.occ-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.08) 0%, rgba(10,46,22,.04) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}
.occ-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.occ-card:has(input:checked)::after {
  content: '✓'; position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 12px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.occ-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.occ-card:has(input:checked) .occ-icon { background: rgba(200,168,75,.2); border-color: var(--gold); }
.occ-label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); pointer-events: none; }
@media(max-width:480px){ .occ-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ═══════════════════════ FORM FIELDS ═══════════════════════ */
.field-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
@media(max-width:640px) {
  .field-grid-2, .field-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.field-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field-wrap:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.field-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-sub);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.field-req { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; }

.field-input-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.field-ico {
  position: absolute; left: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  transition: color .25s;
}

.field-wrap input[type="text"],
.field-wrap input[type="email"],
.field-wrap input[type="tel"],
.field-wrap input[type="date"],
.field-wrap textarea,
.field-wrap select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.field-wrap textarea {
  resize: none; padding-top: 12px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.field-wrap input::placeholder,
.field-wrap textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px; }
.field-wrap input:focus,
.field-wrap textarea:focus,
.field-wrap select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,168,75,.12);
}
.field-wrap input:focus ~ .field-ico,
.field-input-wrap:focus-within .field-ico { color: var(--gold); }

/* No-icon variant */
.no-icon input, .no-icon textarea, .no-icon select {
  padding-left: 14px;
}

/* Checkbox same-address */
.copy-check-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin: 6px 0 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.copy-check-wrap:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,168,75,.04); }
.copy-check-wrap input[type="checkbox"] { display: none; }
.copy-check-box {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.copy-check-wrap.checked .copy-check-box {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold);
}
.copy-check-box i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--forest); display: none; }
.copy-check-wrap.checked .copy-check-box i { display: block; }
.copy-check-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-main); }

/* ═══════════════════════ GENDER RADIO PILLS ═══════════════════════ */
.radio-pills { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.radio-pill {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-sub);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.radio-pill input { position: absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.radio-pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--text-main); }
.radio-pill:has(input:checked) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ BATCH ACCORDION ═══════════════════════ */
.batch-section-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.batch-section-head h3 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-main); margin: 0;
}

.batch-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.batch-box {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.batch-box.active {
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(10,46,22,.08);
}

.batch-header {
  background: var(--section-bg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: background .2s;
  user-select: none;
}
.batch-header:hover { background: rgba(200,168,75,.06); }
.batch-box.active .batch-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.1) 0%, rgba(10,46,22,.04) 100%);
}

.batch-header-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.batch-month-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
  color: var(--forest);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 60px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.batch-meta { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-sub); font-weight: 500; }
.batch-meta strong { color: var(--text-main); font-weight: 700; }

.batch-arrow {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .3s, background .3s;
}
.batch-box.active .batch-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--forest);
}

.batch-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.batch-box.active .batch-body { display: block; }

/* Batch table */
.btable {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;
}
.btable thead tr {
  background: var(--forest);
}
.btable thead th {
  padding: 11px 16px;
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btable thead th:first-child { border-radius: var(--r-sm) 0 0 var(--r-sm); width: 52px; }
.btable thead th:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0; }

.btable tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.btable tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.btable tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(200,168,75,.04); }
.btable tbody tr.selected-row { background: rgba(200,168,75,.08); }

.btable td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.btable td:first-child { text-align: center; }

/* Custom radio in table */
.batch-radio-wrap {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.batch-radio-wrap input { position: absolute; opacity:0; inset:0; cursor:pointer; width:100%; height:100%; }
.batch-radio-wrap::after {
  content: ''; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent; transition: background .2s;
}
.btable tbody tr.selected-row .batch-radio-wrap {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1);
}
.btable tbody tr.selected-row .batch-radio-wrap::after { background: var(--gold); }

.batch-name-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.batch-name-tag .bn-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════ HEAR ABOUT RADIO ═══════════════════════ */
.hear-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.hear-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 14px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.hear-card input { position: absolute; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; }
.hear-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hear-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.1), rgba(10,46,22,.04));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--gold-glow);
}
.hear-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
.hear-txt  { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-sub); }
.hear-card:has(input:checked) .hear-txt { color: var(--forest); font-weight: 700; }
@media(max-width:480px){ .hear-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

/* ═══════════════════════ DECLARATION ═══════════════════════ */
.decl-box {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.decl-box:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,168,75,.04); }
.decl-box input[type="checkbox"] { display: none; }
.decl-check {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 6px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1px;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease-spring);
}
.decl-box.checked .decl-check { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--gold-glow); }
.decl-check i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--forest); display: none; }
.decl-box.checked .decl-check i { display: block; }
.decl-text { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-sub); line-height: 1.7; }
.decl-text strong { color: var(--text-main); }

/* ═══════════════════════ SUBMIT BUTTON ═══════════════════════ */
.submit-wrap {
  background: var(--forest);
  padding: 36px 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.submit-note { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); max-width: 360px; line-height: 1.6; }
.submit-note i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 6px; }

.enroll-submit {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200%;
  color: var(--forest) !important;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 16px 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.enroll-submit::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transform: translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.enroll-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background-position: right; box-shadow: 0 16px 42px var(--gold-glow); }
.enroll-submit:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }
.enroll-submit:active { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ═══════════════════════ UTILITY ═══════════════════════ */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.required-star { color: var(--gold); }

@media(max-width: 768px) {
  .enroll-section { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .submit-wrap    { padding: 28px 22px; }
}




            /* //////////////// About us page css //////////////// */

            /* ═══════════════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════════════ */
:root {
  --deep:        #061a0e;
  --forest:      #0a2e16;
  --emerald:     #0f4423;
  --jade:        #1a6b38;
  --gold:        #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow:   rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --gold-dim:    rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --ivory:       #faf7f0;
  --ivory-2:     #f4f0e8;
  --text-main:   #0a2e16;
  --text-sub:    #3d6b49;
  --text-muted:  #7a9a82;
  --text-light:  rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --border-gold: rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  --shadow-lg:   0 32px 80px rgba(6,26,14,.18);
  --shadow-md:   0 16px 48px rgba(6,26,14,.12);
  --shadow-sm:   0 6px 24px rgba(6,26,14,.08);
  --r-xl:        24px;
  --r-lg:        18px;
  --r-md:        12px;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ SCROLL REVEAL ═══════════════════════ */
.sr { opacity:0; transform:translateY(48px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.sr.sr-left  { transform:translateX(-52px); }
.sr.sr-right { transform:translateX(52px); }
.sr.sr-scale { transform:scale(.93); }
.sr.in       { opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
.sr.d1 { transition-delay:.1s; } .sr.d2 { transition-delay:.2s; }
.sr.d3 { transition-delay:.3s; } .sr.d4 { transition-delay:.4s; }
.sr.d5 { transition-delay:.5s; }

/* ═══════════════════════ GLOBAL UTILITY ═══════════════════════ */
.sec-sup {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.sec-sup::before,.sec-sup::after { content:''; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }

.sec-title-dark {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-main); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.5px;
}
.sec-title-light {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,52px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.5px;
}

.ornament {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin:18px 0;
}
.ornament .ol { width:56px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold)); }
.ornament .ol.r { background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
.ornament .og { color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:3px; }

.btn-gold {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-lt) 50%,var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size:200%; color:var(--forest) !important;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.8px; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none; padding:14px 36px; border-radius:60px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease-spring); position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22); transform:translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); background-position:right; box-shadow:0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow); }
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform:translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }

/* ═══════════════════════ 1. HERO BANNER ═══════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
  min-height: 60vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-mesh {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(15,68,35,.9) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 30%, rgba(26,107,56,.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 80% 70%, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.about-hero-pattern {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:.04;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:patDrift 40s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes patDrift { from{background-position:0 0;} to{background-position:100px 100px;} }

.about-hero-orb {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); pointer-events:none;
  animation:orbF var(--dur,9s) var(--del,0s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbF { from{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);} to{transform:translateY(-28px) scale(1.06);} }
.about-hero-orb-1 { width:500px;height:500px; background:rgba(15,68,35,.5); top:-150px; left:-100px; --dur:11s; }
.about-hero-orb-2 { width:300px;height:300px; background:rgba(200,168,75,.05); bottom:-60px; right:-60px; --dur:8s; --del:3s; }

.about-hero-gold-bar {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; z-index:5;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes barMove { from{background-position:-100%;} to{background-position:200%;} }

.about-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:3; padding:100px 20px 80px; }

.about-hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:4px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom:20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .7s .2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.about-hero-eyebrow .pip { width:32px; height:1.5px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-lt)); }
.about-hero-eyebrow .pip.r { background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-lt),transparent); }

@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }

.about-hero h1 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,84px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-1.5px; margin:0 0 20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.about-hero h1 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.about-hero-desc {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-light); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto;
  line-height:1.9; opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.about-hero-bread {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  margin-top:28px; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.38); letter-spacing:.5px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.about-hero-bread a { color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
.about-hero-bread a:hover { color:var(--gold-lt); }
.about-hero-bread .bsep { color:rgba(200,168,75,.35); }

/* ═══════════════════════ STAT BAR ═══════════════════════ */
.about-stat-bar {
  background:var(--forest);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  padding:0;
  position:relative; z-index:5;
}
.about-stat-bar::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
}
.about-stats-row {
  display:flex; align-items:stretch;
}
.about-stat-item {
  flex:1; text-align:center;
  padding:28px 20px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .3s;
}
.about-stat-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.about-stat-item::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.about-stat-item:hover { background:rgba(200,168,75,.06); }
.about-stat-item:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.about-stat-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(32px,3vw,48px); font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-lt); line-height:1;
  display:block;
}
.about-stat-suffix { color:var(--gold); font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:32px; font-weight:700; }
.about-stat-lbl {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); display:block; margin-top:6px;
}
@media(max-width:640px) {
  .about-stats-row { flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .about-stat-item { flex:1 0 50%; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.1); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════ 2. ABOUT FIRST SECTION ═══════════════════════ */
.about-intro {
  padding:120px 0;
  background:var(--ivory);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-intro::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 10%, rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 80%,  rgba(15,68,35,.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* Text side */
.about-text-wrap {
  position:relative; padding-left:36px;
}
.about-text-wrap::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:8%; bottom:8%;
  width:3px; border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
}
.about-text-wrap h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px); font-weight:700; color:var(--text-main);
  line-height:1.12; margin:0 0 20px; letter-spacing:-.4px;
}
.about-text-wrap p {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-sub); line-height:1.95; margin-bottom:32px;
}
.about-text-wrap p * { color:var(--text-sub) !important; }

/* Image card */
.about-img-frame {
  perspective:1000px;
  position:relative;
}
.about-img-card {
  border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .6s;
  position:relative;
}
.about-img-card:hover {
  transform:rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg) translateZ(10px);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(6,26,14,.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,168,75,.3);
}
.about-img-card img { width:100%; display:block; transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.about-img-card:hover img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.about-img-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,168,75,.1) 0%,transparent 45%);
}
.about-img-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:2; height:45%; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,26,14,.55) 0%,transparent 100%);
}

/* Floating stat badges */
.img-float-badge {
  position:absolute; z-index:5;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25); border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:14px 20px; box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(6,26,14,.14);
}
.img-float-badge .fb-num {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-main); line-height:1;
}
.img-float-badge .fb-lbl {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:3px;
}
.fb-1 { bottom:-18px; left:-18px; animation:fbFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.fb-2 { top:-18px; right:-18px; animation:fbFloat 4s 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes fbFloat { from{transform:translateY(0);} to{transform:translateY(-8px);} }

/* Corner accents on image */
.img-corner { position:absolute; width:40px; height:40px; pointer-events:none; z-index:6; }
.img-corner-tl { top:-5px; left:-5px; border-top:2px solid var(--gold); border-left:2px solid var(--gold); border-radius:6px 0 0 0; }
.img-corner-br { bottom:-5px; right:-5px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-right:2px solid var(--gold-lt); border-radius:0 0 6px 0; }

@media(max-width:991px) {
  .about-text-wrap { padding-left:20px; }
  .img-float-badge { display:none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════ 3. OUR STORY (reversed) ═══════════════════════ */
.about-story {
  padding:120px 0;
  background:var(--ivory-2);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-story::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 20%, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 80%, rgba(15,68,35,.05) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ 4. MISSION / VISION ═══════════════════════ */
.mv-section {
  padding:0 0 80px;
  background:var(--ivory-2);
}
.mv-cards { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }
@media(max-width:768px) { .mv-cards { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.mv-card {
  position:relative;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:44px 40px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.mv-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.mv-card:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:rgba(200,168,75,.4); }
.mv-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }

.mv-icon-wrap {
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:26px; margin-bottom:24px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .35s;
}
.mv-card:hover .mv-icon-wrap { transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); box-shadow:0 14px 36px var(--gold-glow); }

.mv-card h3 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-main);
  margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.2;
}
.mv-card p { font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-sub); line-height:1.9; margin:0; }

/* Big watermark text */
.mv-card-wm {
  position:absolute; bottom:-10px; right:16px;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:110px; font-weight:700; line-height:1;
  color:rgba(200,168,75,.05); pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  transition:color .4s;
}
.mv-card:hover .mv-card-wm { color:rgba(200,168,75,.09); }

/* ═══════════════════════ 5. CORE VALUES (dark) ═══════════════════════ */
.values-section {
  padding:110px 0;
  background:var(--forest);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.values-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='46' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-opacity='.04' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.values-section::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%,rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%,transparent 60%);
}

.values-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:2px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}
@media(max-width:640px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.value-card {
  position:relative;
  padding:52px 48px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.07);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .4s, border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.value-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%,transparent 55%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s;
}
.value-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.value-card:hover { background:rgba(200,168,75,.06); border-color:rgba(200,168,75,.2); transform:translateY(-4px); z-index:2; }
.value-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.value-card:hover::after  { transform:scaleX(1); }

.val-num {
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:24px;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:96px; font-weight:700; line-height:1;
  color:rgba(200,168,75,.05); pointer-events:none; user-select:none; transition:color .4s;
}
.value-card:hover .val-num { color:rgba(200,168,75,.12); }

.val-icon-wrap {
  width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(200,168,75,.25);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:24px; position:relative; z-index:1;
  background:rgba(200,168,75,.06);
  transition:border-color .35s, background .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.value-card:hover .val-icon-wrap {
  border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(200,168,75,.2);
}
.val-icon-wrap .vi { font-size:26px; line-height:1; }
.val-dot {
  position:absolute; bottom:-4px; right:-4px;
  width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  box-shadow:0 3px 10px var(--gold-glow);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,24px); font-weight:700; color:var(--white);
  line-height:1.2; margin:0 0 14px; position:relative; z-index:1;
  transition:color .3s;
}
.value-card:hover h4 { color:var(--gold-lt); }
.value-card p {
  font-size:14px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height:1.9; margin:0;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}

.val-tags { display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.val-tag {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:1px;
  color:var(--gold); border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:60px;
  background:rgba(200,168,75,.05);
}

.values-divider {
  grid-column:1/-1; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(200,168,75,.1),transparent);
}

@media(max-width:640px) {
  .value-card { padding:36px 24px; }
  .val-num { font-size:64px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════ CTA STRIP ═══════════════════════ */
.about-cta {
  background:var(--deep);
  padding:100px 0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  text-align:center;
}
.about-cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%,rgba(15,68,35,.6) 0%,transparent 65%);
}
.about-cta-bar {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
.about-cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.about-cta h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,52px); font-weight:700; color:var(--white);
  margin:0 0 16px; letter-spacing:-.5px;
}
.about-cta h2 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.about-cta p { font-size:15px; color:var(--text-light); max-width:480px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.9; }
.about-cta-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.btn-glass {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color:var(--white) !important; font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; text-decoration:none;
  padding:14px 36px; border-radius:60px;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease-out); cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color:var(--gold-glow);
  transform:translateY(-3px); color:var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}



                          /* ////////////// BLOG PAGE CSS ////////////// */



                          /* ═══════════════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════════════ */
:root {
  --deep:        #061a0e;
  --forest:      #0a2e16;
  --emerald:     #0f4423;
  --jade:        #1a6b38;
  --gold:        #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow:   rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --gold-dim:    rgba(200,168,75,.14);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --ivory:       #faf7f0;
  --text-main:   #0a2e16;
  --text-sub:    #3d6b49;
  --text-muted:  #7a9a82;
  --text-light:  rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --border-gold: rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  --shadow-lg:   0 32px 80px rgba(6,26,14,.18);
  --shadow-md:   0 16px 48px rgba(6,26,14,.12);
  --shadow-sm:   0 6px 24px rgba(6,26,14,.08);
  --r-xl:        24px;
  --r-lg:        18px;
  --r-md:        12px;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ SCROLL REVEAL ═══════════════════════ */
.sr { opacity:0; transform:translateY(44px); transition:opacity .85s var(--ease-out),transform .85s var(--ease-out); }
.sr.sr-left  { transform:translateX(-44px); }
.sr.sr-right { transform:translateX(44px); }
.sr.sr-scale { transform:scale(.94); }
.sr.in       { opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
.sr.d1{transition-delay:.08s;} .sr.d2{transition-delay:.18s;}
.sr.d3{transition-delay:.28s;} .sr.d4{transition-delay:.38s;}
.sr.d5{transition-delay:.48s;} .sr.d6{transition-delay:.58s;}

/* ═══════════════════════ GLOBAL UTILITY ═══════════════════════ */
.sec-sup {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.sec-sup::before,.sec-sup::after { content:''; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }

.ornament {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin:18px 0;
}
.ornament .ol  { width:56px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold)); }
.ornament .ol.r{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
.ornament .og  { color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:3px; }

@keyframes barMove { from{background-position:-100%;} to{background-position:200%;} }
@keyframes fadeUp  { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }
@keyframes patDrift{ from{background-position:0 0;} to{background-position:100px 100px;} }

/* ═══════════════════════ 1. HERO BANNER ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-hero {
  min-height: 58vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-mesh {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(15,68,35,.9) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 15% 30%, rgba(26,107,56,.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 85% 70%, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.blog-hero-pattern {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:.038;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:patDrift 40s linear infinite;
}

.blog-orb {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); pointer-events:none;
  animation:orbF var(--dur,9s) var(--del,0s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbF { from{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);} to{transform:translateY(-26px) scale(1.06);} }
.blog-orb-1 { width:480px;height:480px; background:rgba(15,68,35,.5);  top:-140px; left:-80px;  --dur:11s; }
.blog-orb-2 { width:280px;height:280px; background:rgba(200,168,75,.05); bottom:-50px; right:-50px; --dur:8s; --del:3s; }

.blog-gold-bar {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; z-index:5;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}

.blog-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:3; padding:100px 20px 76px; }

.blog-hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:4px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom:20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .7s .2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.blog-hero-eyebrow .pip { width:32px; height:1.5px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-lt)); }
.blog-hero-eyebrow .pip.r { background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-lt),transparent); }

.blog-hero h1 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,80px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-1.5px; margin:0 0 20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.blog-hero h1 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.blog-hero-desc {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-light); max-width:540px; margin:0 auto;
  line-height:1.9; opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.blog-hero-bread {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  margin-top:26px; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); letter-spacing:.5px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.blog-hero-bread a { color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
.blog-hero-bread a:hover { color:var(--gold-lt); }
.blog-hero-bread .bsep { color:rgba(200,168,75,.4); }

/* ═══════════════════════ 2. BLOG GRID SECTION ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-list-section {
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-list-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 8%,  rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5%  90%, rgba(15,68,35,.05)  0%, transparent 45%);
}

/* ── Section header ── */
.blog-sec-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.blog-sec-head h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-main); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.4px; margin:0;
}
.blog-sec-head p {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-sub); max-width:520px;
  margin:14px auto 0; line-height:1.9;
}

/* ═══════════════════════ BLOG CARD ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media(max-width:1024px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:600px)  { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:5;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.38);
}
.blog-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }

/* ── Thumbnail ── */
.blog-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease-out);
  display: block;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Gradient overlay */
.blog-thumb::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 38%,rgba(6,26,14,.72) 100%);
}

/* Category badge */
.blog-cat-badge {
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; z-index:3;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  color:var(--forest); font-size:9px; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 14px; border-radius:60px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* Date badge */
.blog-date-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:16px; left:16px; z-index:3;
  background:rgba(6,26,14,.82); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.3);
  border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:10px 16px; text-align:center;
  min-width:60px;
}
.blog-date-badge .bday {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-lt); display:block; line-height:1;
}
.blog-date-badge .bmon {
  font-size:9px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); display:block; margin-top:3px;
}

/* Read time badge */
.blog-time-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:16px; right:16px; z-index:3;
  background:rgba(6,26,14,.7); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:60px; padding:5px 14px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  letter-spacing:.5px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
}
.blog-time-badge i { color:var(--gold); font-size:10px; }

/* ── Body ── */
.blog-body {
  padding: 28px 28px 26px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Author row */
.blog-author-row {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.blog-author-avatar {
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:800; color:var(--forest);
}
.blog-author-name {
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-sub); letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.blog-author-dot { color:var(--gold); font-size:10px; }
.blog-author-tag {
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); background:var(--gold-dim); border:1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding:2px 10px; border-radius:60px;
}

/* Title */
.blog-card-title {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,21px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-main); line-height:1.35; margin:0;
  text-decoration:none; display:block;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.blog-card-title:hover { color:var(--jade); }

/* Excerpt */
.blog-excerpt {
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-sub); line-height:1.85; margin:0; flex:1;
}

/* Divider */
.blog-card-div {
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--border-gold),transparent);
}

/* Footer row */
.blog-footer {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
}
.blog-read-more {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--jade) !important; text-decoration:none;
  transition:gap .25s, color .25s;
  position:relative;
}
.blog-read-more::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-2px; left:0; right:0; height:1.5px;
  background:var(--gold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color:var(--gold) !important; gap:12px; }
.blog-read-more:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }

.blog-share-btn {
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--gold-dim); border:1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--text-sub); font-size:12px; text-decoration:none;
  transition:all .25s var(--ease-spring);
}
.blog-share-btn:hover {
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--forest);
  border-color:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.12);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ FEATURED CARD (first item — full width) ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-card.featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  flex-direction: row;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.blog-card.featured .blog-thumb { height:auto; flex:1; min-height:320px; }
.blog-card.featured .blog-body  { flex:1; padding:40px 44px; justify-content:center; gap:18px; }
.blog-card.featured .blog-card-title { font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,34px); }
.blog-card.featured .blog-excerpt    { font-size:14.5px; }

@media(max-width:768px) {
  .blog-card.featured { flex-direction:column; }
  .blog-card.featured .blog-thumb { min-height:240px; }
  .blog-card.featured .blog-body  { padding:28px 28px 26px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════ EMPTY STATE ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-empty {
  grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:80px 20px;
}
.blog-empty-icon {
  font-size:56px; margin-bottom:20px; display:block;
  animation:orbF 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.blog-empty h3 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:28px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-main); margin:0 0 10px;
}
.blog-empty p { font-size:14px; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* ═══════════════════════ CTA STRIP ═══════════════════════ */
.blog-cta {
  background:var(--forest);
  padding:80px 0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center;
}
.blog-cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%,rgba(26,107,56,.5) 0%,transparent 65%);
}
.blog-cta-bar {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
.blog-cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.blog-cta h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,44px); font-weight:700; color:var(--white);
  margin:0 0 14px; letter-spacing:-.4px;
}
.blog-cta h2 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.blog-cta p { font-size:15px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); max-width:440px; margin:0 auto 32px; line-height:1.9; }

.btn-gold {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-lt) 50%,var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size:200%; color:var(--forest) !important;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.8px; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none; padding:14px 36px; border-radius:60px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease-spring); position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22); transform:translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); background-position:right; box-shadow:0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow); }
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform:translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }



               /* //////////// SCHOLAR ANSWER PAGE CSS //////////// */



               /* ═══════════════════════ TOKENS ═══════════════════════ */
:root {
  --deep:        #061a0e;
  --forest:      #0a2e16;
  --emerald:     #0f4423;
  --jade:        #1a6b38;
  --gold:        #c8a84b;
  --gold-lt:     #e8c96a;
  --gold-glow:   rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  --gold-dim:    rgba(200,168,75,.13);
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --ivory:       #faf7f0;
  --ivory-2:     #f3efe6;
  --text-main:   #0a2e16;
  --text-sub:    #3d6b49;
  --text-muted:  #7a9a82;
  --text-light:  rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --border-gold: rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  --shadow-lg:   0 32px 80px rgba(6,26,14,.18);
  --shadow-md:   0 16px 48px rgba(6,26,14,.12);
  --shadow-sm:   0 6px 24px rgba(6,26,14,.08);
  --r-xl:        24px;
  --r-lg:        18px;
  --r-md:        12px;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

/* ═══════════════════════ SCROLL REVEAL ═══════════════════════ */
.sr { opacity:0; transform:translateY(44px); transition:opacity .85s var(--ease-out),transform .85s var(--ease-out); }
.sr.sr-left  { transform:translateX(-44px); }
.sr.sr-right { transform:translateX(44px); }
.sr.sr-scale { transform:scale(.94); }
.sr.in       { opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
.sr.d1{transition-delay:.08s;} .sr.d2{transition-delay:.16s;}
.sr.d3{transition-delay:.24s;} .sr.d4{transition-delay:.32s;}
.sr.d5{transition-delay:.40s;} .sr.d6{transition-delay:.48s;}

/* ═══════════════════════ KEYFRAMES ═══════════════════════ */
@keyframes barMove  { from{background-position:-100%;} to{background-position:200%;} }
@keyframes fadeUp   { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }
@keyframes patDrift { from{background-position:0 0;} to{background-position:100px 100px;} }
@keyframes orbF     { from{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);} to{transform:translateY(-26px) scale(1.06);} }
@keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--gold-glow);} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px transparent;} }

/* ═══════════════════════ UTILITY ═══════════════════════ */
.sec-sup {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.sec-sup::before,.sec-sup::after { content:''; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }

.ornament {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; margin:18px 0;
}
.ornament .ol  { width:56px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold)); }
.ornament .ol.r{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
.ornament .og  { color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:3px; }

/* ═══════════════════════ 1. HERO BANNER ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-hero {
  min-height: 58vh;
  background: var(--deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.sa-hero-mesh {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(15,68,35,.9) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 15% 30%, rgba(26,107,56,.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 85% 70%, rgba(200,168,75,.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.sa-hero-pattern {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:.038;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23c8a84b' d='M50 5L61 38H95L67 56L78 90L50 72L22 90L33 56L5 38H39Z'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='45' stroke='%23c8a84b' stroke-width='.8' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:patDrift 40s linear infinite;
}
.sa-orb {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); pointer-events:none;
  animation:orbF var(--dur,9s) var(--del,0s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.sa-orb-1 { width:480px;height:480px; background:rgba(15,68,35,.5);  top:-140px; left:-80px;  --dur:11s; }
.sa-orb-2 { width:280px;height:280px; background:rgba(200,168,75,.05); bottom:-50px; right:-50px; --dur:8s; --del:3s; }

.sa-gold-bar {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; z-index:5;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}

.sa-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:3; padding:100px 20px 76px; }

.sa-hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:4px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-lt); margin-bottom:20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .7s .2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.sa-hero-eyebrow .pip  { width:32px; height:1.5px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-lt)); }
.sa-hero-eyebrow .pip.r{ background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-lt),transparent); }

.sa-hero h1 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,80px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-1.5px; margin:0 0 20px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.sa-hero h1 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.sa-hero-desc {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-light); max-width:540px; margin:0 auto;
  line-height:1.9; opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.sa-hero-bread {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  margin-top:26px; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); letter-spacing:.5px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.sa-hero-bread a { color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; transition:color .2s; }
.sa-hero-bread a:hover { color:var(--gold-lt); }
.sa-hero-bread .bsep { color:rgba(200,168,75,.4); }

/* ── Stats strip inside hero ── */
.sa-hero-pills {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:32px;
  opacity:0; animation:fadeUp .8s .8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.sa-hero-pill {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.5px;
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:60px; transition:all .3s;
}
.sa-hero-pill .pdot { width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; animation:pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.sa-hero-pill:hover { background:rgba(200,168,75,.12); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-lt); }

/* ═══════════════════════ 2. QA LIST SECTION ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-section {
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sa-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 8%,  rgba(200,168,75,.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5%  90%, rgba(15,68,35,.05) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

/* Section head */
.sa-head {
  text-align:center; margin-bottom:60px; position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.sa-head h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-main); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-.4px; margin:0;
}
.sa-head p {
  font-size:15px; color:var(--text-sub); max-width:520px;
  margin:14px auto 0; line-height:1.9;
}

/* ═══════════════════════ QA CARD ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-list {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px;
  max-width:900px; margin:0 auto;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}

.sa-card {
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;
  position:relative;
}
.sa-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; z-index:5;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.sa-card:hover {
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  border-color:rgba(200,168,75,.4);
}
.sa-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }

/* Card index number (watermark) */
.sa-card-wm {
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:20px;
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:88px; font-weight:700; line-height:1;
  color:rgba(200,168,75,.05); pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
  transition:color .4s;
}
.sa-card:hover .sa-card-wm { color:rgba(200,168,75,.1); }

/* ── Question block ── */
.sa-q-block {
  padding:32px 36px 24px;
  position:relative;
  border-bottom:1px solid linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--border-gold),transparent);
}
.sa-q-block::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:36px; right:36px; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--border-gold),transparent);
}

.sa-q-label {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:9.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--jade); margin-bottom:12px;
}
.sa-q-label .ql-bar {
  width:20px; height:1.5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--jade),transparent);
}

.sa-q-block h3 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,24px); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-main); line-height:1.4; margin:0;
  letter-spacing:-.2px;
}

/* ── Divider ornament ── */
.sa-card-div {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:0 36px; height:48px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(200,168,75,.03),rgba(200,168,75,.07),rgba(200,168,75,.03));
}
.sa-card-div .cdl { flex:1; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(200,168,75,.2),transparent); }
.sa-card-div .cdl.r { background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(200,168,75,.2)); }
.sa-card-div .cdg { font-size:10px; color:rgba(200,168,75,.5); letter-spacing:4px; }

/* ── Answer block ── */
.sa-a-block {
  padding:24px 36px 32px;
}

.sa-a-label {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:9.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:14px;
}

.sa-a-inner {
  padding-left:20px;
  border-left:3px solid rgba(200,168,75,.3);
  transition:border-color .35s;
}
.sa-card:hover .sa-a-inner { border-color:var(--gold); }

.sa-a-inner p {
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-sub); line-height:1.95; margin:0;
}
.sa-a-inner p * { color:var(--text-sub) !important; }

/* ── Card footer ── */
.sa-card-footer {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:16px 36px 20px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  background:rgba(200,168,75,.02);
}

.sa-date {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  font-size:11px; color:var(--text-muted); letter-spacing:.4px;
}
.sa-date i { color:var(--gold); font-size:11px; }

.sa-verified-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:rgba(200,168,75,.09); border:1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.22);
  border-radius:60px; padding:5px 16px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--jade);
  transition:background .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.sa-card:hover .sa-verified-badge {
  background:rgba(200,168,75,.15); border-color:rgba(200,168,75,.4);
}
.sa-verified-badge i { color:var(--gold); font-size:10px; }

/* ═══════════════════════ EMPTY STATE ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-empty {
  text-align:center; padding:80px 20px;
  max-width:480px; margin:0 auto;
}
.sa-empty-icon {
  font-size:60px; display:block; margin-bottom:22px;
  animation:orbF 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.sa-empty h3 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:28px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-main); margin:0 0 12px;
}
.sa-empty p { font-size:14px; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; }

.btn-gold {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold) 0%,var(--gold-lt) 50%,var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size:200%; color:var(--forest) !important;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.8px; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none; padding:14px 36px; border-radius:60px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px var(--gold-glow);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease-spring); position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:none; cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22); transform:translateX(-110%) skewX(-20deg);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); background-position:right; box-shadow:0 16px 40px var(--gold-glow); }
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform:translateX(110%) skewX(-20deg); }

/* ═══════════════════════ PAGINATION ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-pagination {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  gap:6px; margin-top:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
/* Override Laravel default pagination */
.sa-pagination nav { display:contents; }
.sa-pagination .pagination {
  display:flex; gap:6px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
}
.sa-pagination .page-item .page-link {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  min-width:42px; height:42px; padding:0 14px;
  background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-md); color:var(--text-sub);
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none; transition:all .25s var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sa-pagination .page-item .page-link:hover {
  background:var(--gold-dim); border-color:var(--gold);
  color:var(--text-main); transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px var(--gold-glow);
}
.sa-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--forest);
  font-weight:800; box-shadow:0 6px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}
.sa-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity:.38; pointer-events:none; box-shadow:none;
}

/* ═══════════════════════ ASK CTA STRIP ═══════════════════════ */
.sa-cta {
  background:var(--forest);
  padding:80px 0;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center;
}
.sa-cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%,rgba(26,107,56,.5) 0%,transparent 65%);
}
.sa-cta-bar {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt),var(--gold),transparent);
  background-size:300%; animation:barMove 3s linear infinite;
}
.sa-cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.sa-cta h2 {
  font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,46px); font-weight:700; color:var(--white);
  margin:0 0 14px; letter-spacing:-.4px;
}
.sa-cta h2 .accent {
  font-style:italic; color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-lt));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
}
.sa-cta p { font-size:15px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); max-width:460px; margin:0 auto 32px; line-height:1.9; }
.sa-cta-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.btn-glass {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color:var(--white) !important; font-size:11px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; text-decoration:none;
  padding:14px 36px; border-radius:60px;
  transition:all .35s var(--ease-out); cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color:var(--gold-glow);
  transform:translateY(-3px); color:var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

@media(max-width:640px) {
  .sa-q-block, .sa-a-block, .sa-card-footer { padding-left:22px; padding-right:22px; }
  .sa-card-div { padding:0 22px; }
  .sa-a-inner  { padding-left:14px; }
  .sa-card-wm  { font-size:60px; }
}